Best Buy Fiscal Year 2022 ESG Report | 44 Through the Field Infiltrator program, employees who are on non-traditional career paths can receive developmental experiences with Best Buy’s digital, analytics, and technology (DAT) teams. A pilot of the program launched in October 2020 with 18 employees. Following the close of their cohort in January 2021, half of them received job offers within DAT. A second cohort of 27 employees met from August through November 2021. The program continues to make a direct connection between field and corporate employees, successfully supporting those who have a passion for technology and for Best Buy to grow within the company and in the digital arena. McKinsey Management Accelerator Program: The McKinsey Management Accelerator Program is a third-party program designed for early- to mid-career leaders who identify as members of disinvested communities. The program builds core leadership and management capabilities (e.g., strategic thinking, problem solving) and provides a foundational understanding of key functional areas, such as operations, talent management and pricing. Participants learn practical tools to overcome common mindset challenges, build a management muscle through problem-solving and strategic thinking, and apply this to their jobs. In FY22, Best Buy recruited our initial cohort for leaders who identify as Black. Based on the positive feedback and impact, we expanded our program and brought it to a wider audience including employees who identify as Latino, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander. More than 100 participants enrolled in cohorts beginning in February and April 2022. The June 2022 cohort had 50 participants. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .